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PUD 425T

1978 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,863 mi
Last recorded15,863 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW Unknown31,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 425T
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 15,863 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 15,863 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 14,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 14,903 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bushes excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle grip insecure (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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PUD 425T is a 1978 BMW Unknown in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 31,307 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUD 425T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this BMW Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PUD 425T?

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What year was PUD 425T registered?

PUD 425T is a 1978 BMW Unknown, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is PUD 425T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 425T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUD 425T have outstanding finance?

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